Circumscribe
Circumscribe verb - To set bounds or an upper limit for.
Ration and circumscribe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ration" instead a verb "Circumscribe".
Nearby Words: circumscription, circumscribing
Ration
Ration verb - Restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war.
Usage example: Bread was rationed during the siege of the city
Circumscribe and ration are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Circumscribe" instead a verb "Ration".
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